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LeakyCon (2023) | Pop Culture Conventions | Aug 4 - Aug 6, 2023

LeakyCon is described as a three-day convention for fans of magical worlds and their stories. Inspired by The Leaky Cauldron, the intersection between the magical and mundane worlds, LeakyCon brings together fans, creators, actors, and artists from the world’s most popular magical franchises. Since 2009, LeakyCon has been a community-focused fan event that provides opportunities ….

Tom Petty Rock & Roll Memorabilia Exhibit at Cade Museum (2023) | Memorabilia Exhibition | Jul 22 - Dec 31, 2023

The Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention hosts the exhibition Tom Petty: Among the Wildflowers, featuring artifacts previously on display at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland. Tom Petty: Among the Wildflowers explores the joys, pains, and creative awakenings that Gainesville native Tom Petty experienced while pouring his soul into his magnum ….

Escape Blair Witch Escape Room Experience (2023) | Escape Rooms | Jun 29 - Nov 18, 2023

Escape Blair Witch is an immersive, multi-room escape experience that brings to life Lionsgate’s iconic blockbuster film franchise, Blair Witch. Players begin their journey at the Burkittsville Ranger’s Station, nestled in the Black Hills Forest, on a hunt for information into the disappearance of a few local college students. Do you believe in the stories ….

Escape IT Movie Themed Escape Experience (2023) | Escape Rooms | Jun 29 - Nov 18, 2023

Escape IT spans more than 30,000 square feet in a “revolutionary new take on the traditional escape room experiences,” featuring two multi-room escape adventures that bring to life the IT horror film series. The attraction includes more than 20 interactive rooms, state-of-the-art special FX, lighting, animatronics, and live actors to create a fully immersive and ….

World of Barbie (2023) | Experiences | Jun 29 - Sep 4, 2023

At World of Barbie, discover, explore, and revel in Barbie’s lifestyle and many careers. Among the exciting and immersive activities, guests can: Pay a visit to her iconic Dreamhouse, brought to life Chill out in her full size camper van, built by the world-famous West Coast Customs Travel to intergalactic destinations aboard Barbie Interstellar Airways ….

Arts Council of Princeton "Yart Sale" Art Flea Market (2023) | Art Festivals, Specialty, Themed Auctions & Auction Cons | Aug 5, 2023

The Arts Council of Princeton is hosting Yart Sale, giving artists an opportunity to sell their prints, paintings, pottery and other art. The event will be held “flea market-style” and vendors are responsible for bringing their own tables that may not exceed a 10×10 foot space. The event will take place outdoors surrounding the Arts ….

Gen Con Indy (2023) | Gaming Conventions | Aug 3 - Aug 6, 2023

The Empire Strips Back: A Burlesque Parody (2023) | Burlesque Shows | Jun 15 - Aug 13, 2023

After a sold-out, critically acclaimed U.S. tour, The Empire Strips Back makes its way to Chicago. This unique experience drops classic Star Wars sci-fi characters into the world of burlesque. Enjoy a hilarious and alluring Star Wars burlesque parody show featuring Stormtroopers, Twi’leks, Boba Fett, and more classic Star Wars characters. The show includes stunning ….

The Empire Strips Back: A Burlesque Parody (2023) | Burlesque Shows | Jun 14 - Aug 20, 2023

After a sold-out, critically acclaimed U.S. tour, The Empire Strips Back announces additional shows in New York and Chicago. This unique experience drops classic Star Wars sci-fi characters into the world of burlesque. Enjoy a hilarious and alluring Star Wars burlesque parody show featuring Stormtroopers, Twi’leks, Boba Fett, and more classic Star Wars characters. The ….

DragonFest (2023) | Pop Culture Conventions, Signings, Sports-Related Celebrations, Trade Shows | Aug 5, 2023

DragonFest Expo is the biggest event of the year for the Martial Arts History Museum and bills itself as the greatest martial arts convention in the world. It’s an event where stars and icons meet fans, and features all day performances, more than 100 vendor booths, and 10 seminars by some of the greatest martial ….

First Totally Horror-Themed Issue of Fangoria Hits Newsstands, Saving the Magazine From Ending (1980) | Magazine and Newspaper Publication Dates, Milestones | Aug 1 - Aug 31, 1980

Issue number 7 of Fangoria Magazine was the first issue to exclusively feature horror content. The first 6 issues of the magazine were designed around a “fantasy film” concept and proved to be publishing failures. As described in one history of horror magazines, “The first issue of Fangoria, published in 1979, was an abysmal failure, ….

First Issue of Horror Publication Fangoria Magazine is Published (1979) | First Issues, Magazine and Newspaper Publication Dates | Aug 1 - Aug 31, 1979

Fangoria is an American magazine centered on the horror film genre, originally launched in August of 1979. Originally a monthly, as of 2023 it is published quarterly and edited by Phil Nobile Jr. after decades of being under the direction of Anthony Timpone. The first issue of Fangoria, originally published by the Starlog Group, was ….

First Issue of Sci-Fi Publication Starlog Hits Newsstands (1976) | First Issues, Magazine and Newspaper Publication Dates | Aug 1 - Aug 31, 1976

August 1976 saw the first issue release of Starlog, the monthly science fiction magazine founded by Kerry O’Quinn and Norman Jacobs in 1976, that focused primarily on Star Trek at its inception, then general science fiction movies and media. Starlog was one of the first publications to report on the development of the first Star ….

APA World Pool Championships (2023) | Sports Contests | Aug 3 - Aug 12, 2023

The culmination of weekly APA League play is the 8-Ball World Championship and 9-Ball World Championship, which make up the APA World Pool Championships, held at the Westgate Las Vegas.

Beyond King Tut: The Immersive Experience Jacksonville (2023) | Art Exhibitions, Experiences, Tours | Jun 9 - Sep 3, 2023

Beyond King Tut: The Immersive Experience, a new exhibition created in partnership with the National Geographic Society and produced by Paquin Entertainment Group, invites visitors to leave the modern world behind and experience an ancient time like never before. By harnessing projection mapping and new technologies to create stunning visual environments, the magic and mystery ….